Hidden Treasures of Horyuji Temple at the Tokyo National Museum

One of the must-visit attractions in Tokyo: Tokyo National Museum Originally planned to mainly visit the Oriental Art Gallery, but upon arrival, Horyuji Temple is a must-see. Many people are taking photos at the Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Exhibition at the entrance, and Horyuji Temple is located behind, with almost no one. ❗️Main attractions 👉Horyuji Temple: The entrance features the three main treasures, mainly displaying Buddha statues, utensils, and paintings from the Asuka period. Be sure to see the gilded silver-copper dragon-head bottle and the magpie-tail furnace. The second floor features the "Sea Beast Grape Mirror." 👉Main Gallery: Mainly displays Japanese art, unearthed artifacts, and handicrafts, including sculptures, dyeing, metalwork, weapons, swords, architecture, and paintings, reflecting the cultural art and life scenes of various periods in Japan. 👉Oriental Art Gallery: Displays art and archaeological artifacts from Asia, Egypt, and other regions. Chinese art occupies 5 exhibition halls. 🌟Recommended Chinese artifacts in the Oriental Art Gallery ❤️Bronzeware: The Oriental Art Gallery has a large collection of bronzeware from the Shang and Zhou dynasties, such as the Taotie pattern vase, which is a bronzeware from the Shang dynasty. The Taotie pattern on it symbolizes the awe of the ancient Chinese people for the gods. There is also a money tree from the Eastern Han Dynasty. This artifact is very rare and showcases the casting technology of ancient China. ❤️Ceramics: From the Northern Song Dynasty's celadon plate to the Ming Dynasty's five-color gold-painted teapot, there are ceramics from all periods. For example, the Ming Dynasty's purple-red glaze three-legged washbasin, the glaze color is bright, and the shape is unique. ❤️Paintings: There are also famous works such as "Dongshan Crossing Water" by Ma Yuan and "Li Bai Xingyin" by Liang Kai. These paintings showcase the superb skills of ancient Chinese painting. ❤️Buddha statues: The Oriental Art Gallery has a large collection of Buddha statues from the Sui and Tang dynasties, such as the stone Buddha statue of Baoqing Temple. These Buddha statues have different postures and exquisite carvings. 📍Address: North end of Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 🚗Transportation: Take the subway to Ueno Station, exit and walk through Ueno Park to reach the museum. 🎫Tickets: Adults 1,000 yen, free for people aged 70 and over and people with disabilities. 📅Booking: Book online at the Tokyo National Museum website or buy tickets on-site. 👉Guided tour: Book a guided tour in advance, it's great.